Vehicle Dynamics Control System Monitor - Subaru Outback 2011 Owner's Manual

furthermore, the amount of wear
should be the same for all four tires. If
these precautions are not observed
and non-matching tires are used, it is
quite possible that the Vehicle Dy-
namics Control system will be unable
to operate correctly as intended.
. Always turn off the engine before
replacing a tire. Failure to do so may
render the Vehicle Dynamics Control
system unable to operate correctly.
& Vehicle Dynamics Control
system monitor
! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light/Vehicle Dynamics Control op-
eration indicator light
The light illuminates when the ignition
switch is turned to the "ON" position and
turns off several seconds after the engine
has started. This lighting pattern indicates
that the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
is operating normally.
! Vehicle Dynamics Control warning
light
CAUTION
Because the Vehicle Dynamics Con-
trol system controls each brake
through the ABS, whenever the
ABS stops operating due to a mal-
function in that electrical system,
the Vehicle Dynamics Control will
also become unable to control all
four brakes. Thus Vehicle Dynamics
Control system operation halts and
the warning light illuminates.
Although both the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system and the ABS will be
inoperable in this situation, it will
still be possible to stop the vehicle
using normal braking. The Vehicle
Dynamics Control system and the
ABS do not adversely affect opera-
tion of the vehicle in any way when
they are inoperable. However
should such a situation occur, drive
with care and we recommend that
you have an authorized SUBARU
Starting and operating
dealer carry out an inspection of
those systems at the first available
opportunity.
NOTE
. When a malfunction has occurred in
the Vehicle Dynamics Control electrical
system, only the warning light will
illuminate. In such an event, the ABS
will still be operating normally.
. The warning light will also illuminate
when a problem occurs with the ABS or
Vehicle Dynamics Control electronic
control systems.
The following situations could indicate a
malfunction of the Vehicle Dynamics
Control system. If any of these situations
occur, we recommend that you have an
authorized SUBARU dealer carry out an
inspection of the system at the first
available opportunity.
. The warning light does not illuminate
when the ignition switch is turned to the
ON position.
. The warning light illuminates while the
vehicle is being driven.
NOTE
When the warning light turns on and off
in the following way, it indicates that
the Vehicle Dynamics Control system
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